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Jul 2023
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S1 EP6: Jennette McCurdy discusses child...

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Louis meets former child actor and bestselling author Jennette McCurdy. Calling in from Missouri, whilst on her book tour, Jennette talks to Louis about the process of writing her memoir, I’m Glad My Mom Died, her complicated feelings towards child stardom and how she’s managed to forge successful relationships since. 

 

Warnings: Some strong language and discussions of sensitive themes, including mental health issues, eating disorders, sexual abuse and death. For further information and support, visit https://resources.byspotify.com/ 

 

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I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Im-Glad-My-Mom-Died/dp/1982185821/ref=asc_df_1982185821/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=570436685930&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2627304235139422921&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9046360&hvtargid=pla-1530068095877&psc=1&th=1&psc=1  


iCarly Netflix link

https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/70136153 


Sam + Cat Netflix link

https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/80027564

 

Sam + Cat – Dumpster Scene

Sam watches kat get eaten by a garbage truck 


Jennette McCurdy - ‘Not That Far Away’

Jennette McCurdy - Not That Far Away 


Ron Howard - Happy Days

Happy Days | Richie Loses It 


Ron Howard – The Andy Griffith Show

Andy Griffith Show - Opie's Allowance 


Louis Theroux’s Weird Weekends – Series 2, Episode 6: ‘Wrestling’ https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p00b9993/louis-therouxs-weird-weekends-series-2-6-wrestling 


Attachment Theory

https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-attachment-theory-2795337

 

New York Times profile of Dan Schneider

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/30/arts/dan-schneider-nickelodeon.html 

 

Credits: 

Producer: Paul Kobrak 

Assistant Producer: Maan Al-Yasiri 

Production Manager: Francesca Bassett 

Music: Miguel D’Oliveira 

Show notes compiled by Millie Chu  

Executive Producer: Arron Fellows 


A Mindhouse Production exclusively for Spotify 

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